{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Star Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2533071,"projectId":9823061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the bilingual books!! I've had not just my students borrow the Spanish books, but also other students who are interested in reading Spanish that aren't my students. I truly believe being literate in more than one language can open so many doors, and this project has helped make their journey possible. \r\n\r\nI've had lunch bunches where I've read books like the \"esqueleto\" book and the \"No quiero bellotas\" book, where students leave after having laughed and smiled. It's great to give students the opportunity to have a place for them to know they can get Spanish books at the school. I sincerely appreciate the help of fulfilling this donorschoose project and can't wait to see the continued growth of my students and other students, as they continue to get a book out from my Spanish library.","fullyFundedDate":1760375482871,"projectUrl":"project/building-multilingual-confidence-with-ml/9823061/","projectTitle":"Building multilingual confidence with MLLs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benitez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2533071_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1169,x1223,y981&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760377907562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2533071"},{"teacherId":6324584,"projectId":9823267,"letterContent":"The impact of these donations to support my small groups has been wonderful! \r\n\r\nWe are always working on reading fluency and the hear myself sound phones allow my students to read out loud without distracting each other. These are wonderful during assessments as well!\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has allowed my students to get comfortable and added some free choice to their learning environment. The language arts journals and the vocabulary practice have maximized our learning time by creating a fun and fast-paced warm up to our small group reading instruction!\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1760379454384,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-tools-for-success/9823267/","projectTitle":"Small Group Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6324584"},{"teacherId":10310478,"projectId":9823470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students have been able to use whiteboards daily during phonics instruction to practice the Science of Reading in hands-on, meaningful ways. The iPad has also become a valuable tool during small reading groups, where students use the Khan Academy Kids app to practice specific phonics skills we are learning each week.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real and immediate impact on my students' learning and confidence as early readers. I am so grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom. Thank you for helping make these learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760633069777,"projectUrl":"project/tapping-into-literacy-ipads-for-early-l/9823470/","projectTitle":"Tapping into Literacy: iPads for Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kisielewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10310478_orig.jpg?crop=1420,1420,x0,y336&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760454178024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310478"},{"teacherId":6030114,"projectId":9823112,"letterContent":"We are making wonderful use of the resources you supplied. Through engaging gameplay, students are actively developing crucial reading comprehension strategies. When playing, they are constantly monitoring comprehension, pausing to ensure they understand plot developments or instructions, much like checking their understanding of a text. To succeed, they must identify the core challenge or goal, effectively practicing how to identify the main idea of a narrative or problem. The introduction of new terminology within the game expands their vocabulary, as they learn the meaning of words through context and necessity. Analyzing different characters' actions and motivations helps them in recognizing character traits, a skill vital for literary analysis. Finally, the repetitive yet dynamic nature of the games, requiring quick processing of information and instructions, is building fluency in decoding and reacting to text efficiently.","fullyFundedDate":1760374190615,"projectUrl":"project/together-we-can-learn-more/9823112/","projectTitle":"Together We Can Learn More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6030114_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541111491551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6030114"},{"teacherId":10310339,"projectId":9823068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to support our classroom by providing multi-sensory reading activities. My students enjoy playing the games and improving their reading skills. When we received the items my students were so excited to see me pull them out of the box. They could not wait to start using them! \r\nThe students are able to fully participate and interact with my phonics lessons as they use their magnet word building boards. The touch and read sentence matches support my students reading growth at a variety of levels! They are enjoying these activities and materials numerous times a week!\r\nThese resources will make a huge impact on many students reading skills each year! Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760374120471,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-reading-materials-for-my-a/9823068/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Reading Materials for My Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310339"},{"teacherId":1633687,"projectId":9828363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our school library. Because of you, our students now have access to a wider range of diverse, engaging books that truly reflect who they are and expand how they see the world. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning, and we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThese new texts introduce and reinforce essential reading skills such as making inferences, identifying themes, comparing characters and perspectives, and building vocabulary through rich, authentic language. Many of the books also spark important lessons beyond literacy—empathy, identity, resilience, and understanding different cultures and experiences. Students are learning not just how to read, but how to think deeply about what they read and connect it to their own lives.\r\n\r\nReading in our library is active, joyful, and student-centered. You'll find students curled up with books during independent reading time, discussing stories with partners, and sharing recommendations with classmates. We use our books for read-alouds and book talks, creating a community where reading is celebrated and conversations about books happen naturally.\r\n\r\nMany students have been especially excited about the new books. As you can see from the photos books were immediately checked out once they were placed on the shelves. Some readers who previously struggled to find \"just right\" texts are now eager to read because they finally see characters they relate to and stories that interest them. Other students are stretching themselves by trying new genres and authors. The excitement is contagious—students often ask to read \"just one more chapter\" or excitedly share a connection they've made with a story.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and the power of books. Your generosity has helped create a library where every child feels included, inspired, and motivated to grow as a reader. We appreciate you more than we can say.","fullyFundedDate":1760627848092,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-to-support-our-library/9828363/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books to Support our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schweizer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1633687_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605752392968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schweizer"},{"teacherId":5992675,"projectId":9816548,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using them daily to enhance engagement and learning, especially during phonics instruction. By using the whiteboards at the easels, students are able to actively participate while moving at the same time, which has been especially helpful for maintaining focus. Students explain their thinking to classmates as they build and manipulate words, naturally strengthening speaking and listening skills. In addition, the phonics magnetic kits have become a staple in our small-group lessons, and I am already seeing daily improvements in spelling as students practice building and adjusting words hands-on.\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the excitement was immediate and genuine. Students couldn't wait for their turn to work at the easels, and that enthusiasm has not faded. They continue to light up during small-group instruction when the magnetic boards and flashcards come out, eagerly volunteering to participate. The hands-on nature of the materials has helped create a positive, energetic learning environment where students feel confident sharing their ideas.\r\nThanks to our donors' support, the next step is to expand the use of the easels across all subject areas. Because students are noticeably more motivated and engaged when using these tools, I plan to incorporate them into math, writing, and other lessons as well. These resources have already made a meaningful impact, and continuing to integrate them will help students stay excited about learning while building essential academic skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760304214253,"projectUrl":"project/making-progress-in-third-grade/9816548/","projectTitle":"Making Progress in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maegerle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5992675_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605833810600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5992675"},{"teacherId":10313201,"projectId":9831680,"letterContent":"The resources that your generosity provided has made a huge impact to my classroom. Students are eager to grab their boards to practice our phonics. This has led to more quality instruction and academic gains.\r\n\r\nThe wobble seat has been a great way to let my more energetic students have a way to move and keep better focus, and all of the students LOVE having the tools for Play doh letter and sound practice.\r\n\r\nThe letter magnet kits have given me a new way to differentiate instruction. Students who have been overwhelmed with writing can use the magnetic chips to manipulate sounds and still complete the same skill as their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1760709948982,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-littler-learners/9831680/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Littler Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loughry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313201"},{"teacherId":5542973,"projectId":9828620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to support building the social, emotional, and behavioral skills of my students. I use the books and games during both individual and small group counseling for students ranging from 2nd to 5th grades. These students all have various disabilities and the materials are engaging and fun for them. When my students saw the fidgets and prizes, they were so excited! I now have students I do not work with asking me for the stress balls because they have been so helpful for their friends. With the winter upon us, I have used the sunlamp to brighten students' moods, in addition to my own. The chairs have created a comfortable space for my students, promoting relaxation and a space to both learn but also calm down when needed. The students have noticed and commented that they are much more comfortable than the previous hard, metal, classroom chairs. I cannot thank you enough for making my small space into a welcoming space for any and everybody to come to and build their social-emotional skills, during a time in the world when it is needed most. When students feel safe, build relationships, and can cope with their feelings, they are ready to learn and grow academically, and these donations are helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760633580057,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-wellbeing-leads-to-impr/9828620/","projectTitle":"Social-emotional Wellbeing Leads to Improved Academic outcomes.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5542973"},{"teacherId":10310017,"projectId":9821915,"letterContent":"My students are using the hands-on learning materials, such as phonics flash cards, counting pegs, sensory fidgets, and fine motor toys to practice their skills daily at school. Most of the students enjoy the new learning materials and are making progress toward achieving their short-term goals. My class was so excited when they saw the new items, and they have been taking turns using them to build and improve their skills.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I would love for my students to practice using the hands-on materials independently, which will help them improve their fluency in ELA (reading vocabulary), counting numbers, and practicing addition and subtraction.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation! It is already making a meaningful difference in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760361265046,"projectUrl":"project/ms-sius-hands-on-learning-materials-li/9821915/","projectTitle":"Ms. Siu's Hands-on Learning Materials List for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310017"},{"teacherId":10316975,"projectId":9840794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my nonfiction reader project. This project provides my students with various resources to help enrich both our nonfiction reading units as well as our daily independent reading time. \r\n The new shelving units have helped organize my classroom library while attracting readers to new books at all levels. The Time for Kids leveled readers are perfect for reaching various interests and abilities in my classroom. The students were so excited to \"use\" the new books and shelves. \r\n It is my hope that through this project my classroom library will continue to expand and strengthen my students' love for reading for many years to come. I am truly grateful for your help in providing them with this opportunity. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760868469675,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-readers/9840794/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mauloni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316975"},{"teacherId":6692328,"projectId":9824783,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for contributing so generously to my classroom. The students are excited for more flexible seating options to get a little comfier while learning! Bonus that they came in our school colors! Anything that allows them to move around the room and not sit in their desks all day is very exciting to them! (And me!)\r\n\r\nWe are super excited about the books to build our reading stamina, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. This was a great book option since very few have ever read Riding Freedom and I was looking for something they would enjoy. 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